Pre Operative Assessment Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse to work in Pre Operative Assessment clinic. This is a Fixed Term 9 month (Maternity Cover) contract. 37.5 hours a week and an ideal opportunity for those with existing pre-assessment skills. The post holder will act as a junior team member, supported by senior colleagues whilst developing skills specific to the preoperative care environment.

The post holder will be:

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation and delivery of care packages for patients undergoing POA for elective surgery.
• Responsible for a defined caseload of patients., The post holder will work closely and collaboratively as part of the Preoperative Assessment Team (POA) and with all health care professionals involved in the care pathway of the elective and urgent surgical patient, including:
• Preoperative assessment team on a day-to-day basis
• All Clinical and administrative staff that support the surgical patient journey.
• Admissions and scheduling staff across all surgical directorates

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

• and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.